Synergy Enterprises is accepting applications for an entry-level Junior Communications Specialist who is a well-rounded, creative, highly organized, must be proficient in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, excel, Power Point and more. The ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, is required. The ideal candidate must possess a good work ethic to meet the demands of a remote, fast-paced work environment. Offering a salary of $50k-$55k. Job location remote with ability to use an office and/or meeting space when needed.  

 The Junior Communications Specialist will be responsible for various duties, supporting health communications and outreach focused on content and materials development, public health education campaign implementation and digital outreach strategies and content. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Health, or Marketing is required.

 Specific duties may include:

• Assist with developing, integrating, and implementing comprehensive marketing, communications, and public relations plans related to a variety of communications activities.
• Draft content for social media and websites and other digital channels.
• Write news articles, emails, and media materials.
• Advise on website content organization and leading website content updates and changes.
• Provide messages, and when needed- brand discipline, and guidance to ensure that clients and/or projects are portrayed consistently and compellingly across all platforms and in all materials.
• Participate in client meetings and workgroups, as appropriate and prepare meeting materials.

• Assist with outreach planning and implementation.
• Assist with uploading data, research, manuscripts, and materials.
• Assist with collecting meeting topics and/or materials for client events.
• Support regular project meetings through agenda development and meeting minutes.
• Assist in the development of plain language communication materials.
• Update internal project tracking spreadsheets.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, media, communications, public health, or related field, preferred
• Experience: 1 year of experience working in health-related communications field; Government contracting experience a plus; Success in producing high-quality deliverables in a fast-paced collaborative environment, preferred. 
• Knowledge: Public health, journalism, media, or health communications. 
• Proof of vaccination for COVID-19, or proof of valid medical or religious exemption, will be required upon hire. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees so classified.